February is American Heart Month! Have you had your blood pressure checked recently? Donna Thompson, our Faith Community Nurse will be available after both services this Sunday, Feb.11 for blood pressure screening.

Worship

The scripture for this Sunday is Matthew 6:19-24.

What are the desires of your heart, what do the scriptures tell us about that? Can you serve 2 masters? Reading this passage before Sunday will give you some insight and prepare your hearts for worship. Be blessed!

Prayer and praise night:

This Sunday evening at 6:00 we will be having our prayer and praise time. Carol Rudzinski shared about this last Sunday… it is a wonderful time for us to set aside to be together. We do this once a month, usually the first Sunday night of the month so try to join us as we enjoy the heart of God with each other.

Children’s Choir

Kristen Schill started the children’s choir last Sunday! The practices will be from 9:30am-10:00am on Sunday mornings in the “yellow room”. Come and join them!

Youth – Sunday evening Snack Suppers

We still have some vacant times available, if you would like to support our youth by providing a snack supper.

Please notice that this Sunday and next need to be filled. If you need some ideas on what to provide, talk to Wilson on Sunday… he would be happy to help!

Ash Wednesday

This Wednesday begins the season of Lent – in this service and throughout this season, together we acknowledge where we are, we own it, and recognize we cannot fix ourselves by ourselves, and we seek God’s mercy and power to renew ourselves in Jesus. Ash Wednesday is a time to begin with repentance and quiet as we reflect on our brokenness. Please join us at 6:30 PM for a time of reflection, challenge and communion to begin this holy season.

Andover Basic’s Class

Are you new to Andover? or… maybe want to know a little bit more about the church? or… interested in taking a next step into Membership?or to meet some of the staff? Then mark your calendars for March 4 at 9:45 for a short time of information and fellowship with Pastor Jim and members of our staff/leadership. We’ll meet in the choir room with coffee and doughnuts. We hope you will join us.

Altar flowers

We have needs for altar flower sign ups. If you enjoy the flowers in the front of the sanctuary and would like to contribute, please check the poster(s) in the back of the sanctuary. As always you can honor or remember someone. The cost is $55. You can pay by check and place it in the offering plate. Please write altar flowers on the memo line.

There are 2 posters… one for Jan thru June and one for July thru Dec.

Making summer plans? If you would like to see some information about Aldersgate Camp, brochures are available in the hallway outside of Pastor Jim’s office.

Upcoming Dates:

February 13 – Valentine Banquet

February 14 – Ash Wednesday service – 6:30PM

February 15- 24 – Trip to the Holy Land

March 4 – ABC

March 4 – Holy Land Recap – 6 PM

May 18-19 – Marriage Enrichment

*****Please note that you will not be receiving the AndoverWeekly the next 2 Fridays because of travel to the Holy Land. We invite your prayers for us!

This newsletter is not meant to replace the Sunday bulletin, but to enhance communication. The announcements may not always be the same, so make sure to continue to check your bulletin for additional information.